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Esperite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Esperite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite and Wernerite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Esperite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Esperite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Esperite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Esperite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Esperite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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